Michelle Trgovac
Geelong,VIC
Summary
“I am seeking to combine my outstanding level of communication skills with my commitment to innovation, Art and creativity along with my passion and desire to continue to Inspire, Motivate and create enjoyable experiences”
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Manager/Lead Art Educator
The Art Factory
Melbourne, VIC
07.2017 - Current
- Successfully organised and facilitated various art workshops to foster skill development
- Engage young people in the development and provision of all projects and activities.
- Effectively guided and motivated staff and participants, ensuring the accomplishment of set goals during workshops
- Trained and oversaw a team of volunteers and employees.
- Fostered positive relations with students.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback, and constructive criticism.
- Prepared resources to facilitate student learning and understanding of various mediums.
- Streamlined operations through proficiently managing administrative responsibilities like email correspondence, appointment coordination, and responding to phone calls
Art Teacher
The BIG Picture Studio
, Qld
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Conduct art workshops in diverse mediums aimed at fostering creativity amongst Brisbane residents
- Encouraged intellectual progress
- Provide a high level of professional supervision.
- Engage young people in the development and provision of all projects and activities.
- Ensured effective coordination and exchange of information with coworkers.
Curator
MAID Melbourne Artists
, VIC
01.2008 - 05.2015
- Maintained client satisfaction by ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
- Managed the coordination of sponsorship and design.
- Provide written material (Media Releases)
- Worked closely with Galleries to secure events, which effectively leveraged the station's brand.
- Acted as an active sourcer of local artists.
- Crafted innovative promotional content for diverse clients and industries
- Ensured proper packaging of art for transport.
Creative Team Builder/Artist
Mind Gallery
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Facilitating and assisting adults, small and large corporate groups through creative mini workshops to design an artistic piece and bring that image to life
- Provide creative solutions by collaborating with teams
- Setting/packing up workshop
Illustrator
Red Sparrow Illustration Art, Design
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Produced Illustrations and graphic design to meet client needs
- Multi tasked and work to deadlines
- Actively sourced local promotional opportunities and sponsorships
- Provided creative promotional material to clients and businesses
- Promoted my art by setting up own website and exhibition
- Commissioning art
- Set up a freelance artwork contract
Gallery Assistant/All-rounder
Guildford Lane Gallery, Gallery
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Supported the preparation for exhibitions and auctions by assisting with the packing and unpacking process.
- Provided support in portering tasks during art exhibition opening nights, viewings, and auctions.
- Executed exhibition set-up, which included installation and hanging.
Gallery Assistant
Moss Green
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided reception for both front-of-house and telephone enquires
- Monitored and invigilated exhibitions and acted as point of contact with audiences and other visitors
- Provided general support for participating and visiting artists
- Art sales to clients
- Provided administrative support as required including word processing, photocopying, general correspondence and general filing
- Provided creative promotional material to clients and businesses
- Maintained and ordered general office and gallery supplies
- Facilitated mail out
Education
Certificate III in Floristry - Floristry
Holmesglen
VIC06.2022
Diploma of Graphic Design -
CATC
05.2017
Arts Management, Curating
RMIT
01.2011
Certificate in fashion Drawing -
Melbourne School of Fashion
10.2010
Certificate IV Small Business Management -
Holmesglen
01.2008
Diploma - Illustration
Northern Institute of Tafe
01.2007
Graduate Diploma in Education -
University of Melbourne
01.2005
Bachelor’s Degree - Fine Arts
University of Ballarat
01.2002
Certificate in Photo- Lab Industry Training -
National Photo Training College
01.1998
Skills
- INNOVATIVE
- CREATIVE
- HIGH ATTENTION TO DETAIL
- EXCELLENT TIME MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY INDIVIDUALLY AND WITHIN A TEAM
- PROBLEM SOLVER
- HIGHLY MOTIVATED & PASSIONATE ABOUT VISUAL ARTS
- COMPUTER SKILLS (CAD) & MICROSOFT OFFICE
- EXCELLENT SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
- GOOD ACADEMIC RECORD
Testamonials
I have great appreciation for Michelle’s work. Her attitude, exuberance
and cheerfulness never went unappreciated. She had fantastic communication
with other staff members, students and parents. In my experience, Michelle is
always enthusiastic and passionate and brings a great energy to everything she does.
She has a real flair when it comes to creating educational material that is both
engaging and adds value for all parties.
Priti Roberts, Employer, The Art factory
References
- References upon request
Timeline
Studio Manager/Lead Art Educator
The Art Factory
07.2017 - Current
Art Teacher
The BIG Picture Studio
06.2015 - 08.2017
Creative Team Builder/Artist
Mind Gallery
06.2010 - 03.2012
Gallery Assistant/All-rounder
Guildford Lane Gallery, Gallery
03.2008 - 06.2010
Curator
MAID Melbourne Artists
01.2008 - 05.2015
Illustrator
Red Sparrow Illustration Art, Design
01.2008 - 01.2011
Gallery Assistant
Moss Green
01.2007 - 01.2009
Certificate III in Floristry - Floristry
Holmesglen
Diploma of Graphic Design -
CATC
Arts Management, Curating
RMIT
Certificate in fashion Drawing -
Melbourne School of Fashion
Certificate IV Small Business Management -
Holmesglen
Diploma - Illustration
Northern Institute of Tafe
Graduate Diploma in Education -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor’s Degree - Fine Arts
University of Ballarat
Certificate in Photo- Lab Industry Training -
National Photo Training College
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